Lionel Richie and Disney Studios have come together to produce a musical feature film highlighting the work of Richie. The legendary musician will produce the project alongside his manager, Bruce Eskowitz, Fifty Shades of Grey’s Dana Brunetti and Matt DelPiano. Pete Chiarelli of Crazy Rich Asians and Now You See Me 2 will write the script.
Big things in the works! ? https://t.co/PAYKrTUJDO
— Lionel Richie (@LionelRichie) June 9, 2020
According to multiple reports, the film will be a musical starring Richie’s work, but it will not be a biopic. Rather, The Hollywood Reporter has compared the vision of the project to Mama Mia! In the past, bands like Abba and The Beatles have put together musicals around their work.
The untitled film is just the latest extension of Richie’s partnership with Disney. Richie currently works as a host for the Disney owned show, American Idol.
At the moment, there are no casting developments or a time table for when the film will see the light of day.
